Rock icons WHITESNAKE are set to return with their 12th studio album this spring. The Purple Album will be released in North America on May 19th via Frontiers Music SRL. The Purple Album is a re-imagination of classic songs from David Coverdale’s time as the lead singer for DEEP PURPLE’s Mark 3 and Mark 4 studio albums. The album is currently available for pre-order on Amazon in a deluxe edition format (http://geni.us/WSPurpleDLXamz) featuring 2 bonus tracks, 4 music videos and a Behind The Scenes featurette on the recording of the album. A standard edition and a double LP vinyl format will be available in the near future. Plans are also underway for a special limited box set edition with memorabilia and merchandise. All details will be announced soon.

“It’s a tribute. A homage. It’s a huge thank you from me to DEEP PURPLE for the opportunity I was given over 40 years ago,” states Coverdale. “As I said to Ritchie, you guys set me on an incredible journey that continues today and I couldn’t have asked for better teachers. The University of DEEP PURPLE was an extraordinary, amazing school to learn from. We can’t wait to play these songs in concert!”

From the opening notes of the classic track “Burn”, to album closer “Stormbringer”, WHITESNAKE are back and better than ever. Songs like “Lady Double Dealer”, “Soldier Of Fortune” and “Sail Away” are given a new energy in the very capable hands of the current WHITESNAKE lineup featuring David Coverdale on vocals, Reb Beach and Joel Hoekstra on guitars, Michael Devin on bass and Tommy Aldridge on drums. A video for the first single “Stormbringer” can be seen right HERE.

The tracklisting for The Purple Album is:

"Burn"

"You Fool No One (interpolating Itchy Fingers)"

"Love Child"

"Sail Away"

"The Gypsy"

"Lady Double Dealer"

"Mistreated"

"Holy Man"

"Might Just Take Your Life"

"You Keep On Moving"

"Soldier Of Fortune"

"Lay Down Stay Down"

"Stormbringer"

Deluxe Edition Bonus Tracks

"Lady Luck"

"Comin’ Home"

DVD Content:

"Lady Double Dealer" - Music Video

"Sail Away" - Mix Music Video

"Stormbringer" - Music Video

"Soldier Of Fortune" - Music Video

Purple Album Behind The Scenes

WHITESNAKE will hit the road this summer on a headlining world tour.

For more information regarding the upcoming tour dates as well as links to purchase tickets, point your browser HERE.

www.whitesnake.com

WHITESNAKE North American Tour Dates 2015

5.28 - Airway Heights, WA - Northern Quest Casino

5.29 - Tacoma, WA - Emerald Queen Casino

5.31 - Vancouver, BC - Hard Rock Casino

6.2 - Santa Rosa, CA - Wells Fargo

6.4 - Las Vegas, NV - The Joint

6.5 - Scottsdale, AZ - Talking Stick Pool Amp

6.6 - Pala, CA - Pala Casino – Starlight Theater

6.9 - Beverly Hills, CA - Saban Theatre

6.11 - San Francisco, CA - Regency Ballroom

6.15 - Colorado Springs, CO - Pikes Peak Center

6.17 - Shawnee, OK - Grand Events Center

6.19 - Biloxi, MS - Hard Rock

6.20 - Houston, TX - House Of Blues

6.22 - Grand Prairie, TX - Verizon Theater

6.23 - San Antonio, TX - Majestic Theater

6.25 - El Paso, TX - Socorro Event Center

6.27 - Greeley, CO - Greeley Independence Stampede

7.2 - Rama, ON - Casino Rama

7.3 - Sterling Heights, MI - Freedom Hill Amphitheatre

7.5 - Northfield, OH - Hard Rock

7.7 - Huber Heights, OK - Music Center @ The Heights

7.8 - Wabash, IN - Honeywell Center

7.10 - Mahnomen, MN - Shoot Star Casino

7.11 - St. Paul, MN - Myth

7.14 - Clear Lake, IA - Surf Ballroom

7.18 - Merrillville, IN - Star Plaza

7.20 - Greensburg, PA - Palace Theater

7.22 - Hampton Beach, NH - Hampton Beach Casino

7.24 - Lincoln, RI - Twin River Casino
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7.25 - Atlantic City, NJ - Trump Taj Mahal

MORE DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED INCLUDING UK, EUROPE AND THE REST OF THE WORLD. STAY TUNED!!